Holidays
Holidays at Temple Beth El are special, combining tradition, music and a little bit of creativity. From zany Purim spiels to our incredible story-telling Passover seders, we come together to bring new meaning and enjoyment to the traditions of our past.
Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance. The Schaefer Family Campus is filled members of our congregation and their guests praying together and preparing for the new year. We also have Family Participation services with family-friendly liturgy for families with children ages 8 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and Young Children’s services with music, story, and skits geared for families with children ages 8 and younger.
Customs associated with the holiday include sounding the shofar, eating a round challah, and tasting apples and honey to represent a sweet New Year.
Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance. The Schaefer Family Campus is filled members of our congregation and their guests praying together and preparing for the new year. We also have children’s services geared toward specific age groups. Customs associated with the holiday include sounding the shofar, eating a round challah, and tasting apples and honey to represent a sweet New Year.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Listen to the sounds of the shofar and the inspiring words of our clergy on this solemn day.
We also have Family Participation services with family-friendly liturgy for families with children ages 8 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and Young Children’s services with music, story, and skits geared for families with children ages 8 and younger.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Listen to the sounds of the shofar and the inspiring words of our clergy on this solemn day.
We also have Family Participation services with family-friendly liturgy for families with children ages 8 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and Young Children’s services with music, story, and skits geared for families with children ages 8 and younger.
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. As part of the celebration at Temple Beth El, the Torah scrolls are unravelled completely with each member of the congregation holding onto the Torah scroll as it creates a circle around the sanctuary.
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. As part of the celebration at Temple Beth El, the Torah scrolls are unravelled completely with each member of the congregation holding onto the Torah scroll as it creates a circle around the sanctuary.
Sukkot
Sukkot is a joyful Jewish festival that celebrates the fall harvest and reminds us to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. At Temple Beth El, our beautiful sukkah sits on the bima, serving as a meaningful reminder of the holiday throughout our celebrations. We embrace Sukkot as an opportunity to celebrate community, hospitality, gratitude, and our connection to the earth.
During our services, we observe the traditions of Sukkot, including the blessing and waving of the lulav and etrog, which represent the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Sukkot invites us to celebrate the harvest, welcome one another, and appreciate the many gifts we share.
Sukkot
Sukkot is a joyful Jewish festival that celebrates the fall harvest and reminds us to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. At Temple Beth El, our beautiful sukkah sits on the bima, serving as a meaningful reminder of the holiday throughout our celebrations. We embrace Sukkot as an opportunity to celebrate community, hospitality, gratitude, and our connection to the earth.
During our services, we observe the traditions of Sukkot, including the blessing and waving of the lulav and etrog, which represent the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Sukkot invites us to celebrate the harvest, welcome one another, and appreciate the many gifts we share.
Purim
Purim is celebrated by reading the Scroll of Esther (M’gillat Esther), and with a fun and festive Purim Spiel, performed by Temple Beth El clergy and staff. Geared towards all ages, there’s usually a party to follow!
Purim
Purim is celebrated by reading the Scroll of Esther (M’gillat Esther), and with a fun and festive Purim Spiel, performed by Temple Beth El clergy and staff. Geared towards all ages, there’s usually a party to follow!
Passover
Pesach, known as Passover in English is a major Jewish spring festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. At Temple Beth El, we celebrate the second night of Seder together.
Passover
Pesach, known as Passover in English is a major Jewish spring festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. At Temple Beth El, we celebrate the second night of Seder together.
Chanukah
Chanukah is another one of our joyous holidays, an eight-day celebration of light during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The Chanukah celebration at Temple Beth El is filled with music and the lights of many menorahs being lit together in joy.
Chanukah
Chanukah is another one of our joyous holidays, an eight-day celebration of light during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The Chanukah celebration at Temple Beth El is filled with music and the lights of many menorahs being lit together in joy.
Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance. The Schaefer Family Campus is filled members of our congregation and their guests praying together and preparing for the new year. We also have children’s services geared toward specific age groups. Customs associated with the holiday include sounding the shofar, eating a round challah, and tasting apples and honey to represent a sweet New Year.
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer and repentance. Listen to the sounds of the shofar and the inspiring words of our clergy on this solemn day. We also have children’s services geared toward specific age groups.
Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah celebrates the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. As part of the celebration at Temple Beth El, the Torah scrolls are unravelled completely with each member of the congregation holding onto the Torah scroll as it creates a circle around the sanctuary.
Sukkot
Sukkot refers to the Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The beautiful sukkah sits on the bima at Temple Beth El and welcomes all to celebrate.
Purim
Purim is celebrated by reading the Scroll of Esther (M’gillat Esther), and with a fun and festive Purim Spiel, performed by Temple Beth El clergy and staff. Geared towards all ages, there’s usually a fun pizza party to follow!
Passover
Pesach, known as Passover in English is a major Jewish spring festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt over 3,000 years ago. At Temple Beth El, we celebrate the second night of Seder together.
Chanukah
Chanukah is another one of our joyous holidays, an eight-day celebration of light during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Maccabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “rededication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The Chanukah celebration at Temple Beth El is filled with music and the lights of many menorahs being lit together in joy.